Is Shiga Kogen-Shibutoge snowsure?
The snowiest week in Shiga Kogen-Shibutoge is week 4 of December. There are typically 4.6 snowy days during this week with 49 cm of snowfall. Check out the Shiga Kogen-Shibutoge Snow History graphs below. Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years.Average monthly snow in Shiga Kogen-Shibutoge
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 38 cm | 4.3 days |
| January | 43 cm | 4.9 days |
| February | 36 cm | 4.7 days |
| March | 31 cm | 3.7 days |
| April | 13 cm | 2.3 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Shiga Kogen-Shibutoge during May (week 2):
The average snowfall forecast during week 2 of May for Shiga Kogen-Shibutoge is 4 cm. There are typically 0.6 snowy days during this week. Shiga Kogen Shibutoge typical weather and snow conditions during the second week of May at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2205m, based on historical averages over the last 13 years: At this time of year the average freezing level (3162m) is far above the mid altitude of Shiga Kogen Shibutoge. A day with snowfall happens on average every other year during the second week of May but in a typical year there are also a couple of rainy days during this week of May. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 8cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both day and night in Shiga Kogen Shibutoge during week two of May with average maximum temperature 6.0°C and minimum temperature 4.7°C at the mid altitude. Expect the sun to shine on three out of seven days. Mostly light winds (average 20km/h) but you can expect the mean wind to reach 30km/h one day per week.
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Shiga Kogen-Shibutoge Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Shiga Kogen-Shibutoge and (2012 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Shiga Kogen-Shibutoge are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds.
The snowiest weeks of the year in Shiga Kogen-Shibutoge are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain.
The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Shiga Kogen-Shibutoge are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.
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